Klipsch ProMedia GMX D-5.1 Digital Speaker System

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• Shipping Weight: 40 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B00008UA3C
• Item model number: GMX D-5.1
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (42 customer reviews)
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• Date first available at Amazon.com: March 15, 2003

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

The Klipsch ProMedia GMX D-5.1 computer speaker system is designed primarily for use with game consoles such as Microsoft Xbox, Nintendo Gamecube, and Sony PlayStation 2, but it can also be used to deliver excellent, home theater sound from your PC or stereo system. It features 5.1-channel surround sound with Dolby Digital and Dolby Pro Logic II decoding, and it includes five small, identical satellites and a 100-watt, 6.5" fiber-composite cone subwoofer.

Each satellite speaker comes with a self-supporting, ball-joint pedestal that allows a 45-degree range of motion for optimal sound directing. All five satellite speakers easily connect to the subwoofer via the included 4m and 6m RCA connection cables.

The control module features a standard analog stereo audio input and two digital audio inputs--one coaxial and one Toslink optical. It also includes separate main, center, surround, and subwoofer volume controls; mute and on/off power buttons; and input, surround mode and Dolby Digital dynamic compression LED indicators. The controller can also connect to the subwoofer via the included DIN connection cable.

The GMX D-5.1 system delivers 108-decibel output through its 0.75-inch metalized polymer tweeter and 3-inch metalized fiber-composite midbass woofer. The tweeter is coupled to an exclusive Klipsch MicroTractrix Horn, which increases sensitivity while minimizing room interactions that blur the sonic detail and imaging of conventional speakers. Other features include a ported enclosure for reduced distortion even with boosted bass output and magnetic shielding to protect your TV or monitor from interference.

Product Description

Why do you need a GMX D-5.1 multimedia speaker system? Because if you're playing Xbox, PlayStation or GameCube games without a GMX, you're missing half of the experience.The GMX D-5.1 is much more than just another video game accessory - it's more like a hidden weapon or savory cheat that helps you clear the level and beat your pitiful roommate for the umpteenth time.What makes Klipsch speakers so special? To begin with, Klipsch is a real speaker company. Klipsch has been making some of the world's most sought after loudspeakers since 1946. And Klipsch is the market leader in high-performance home theater systems as well as a leading supplier of professional theater sound systems to the world's most quality-conscious cinema operators.The GMX D-5.1 system delivers unmatched dynamic sound with an astounding 108-decibel output through its 0.75-inch metalized polymer tweeter and 3-inch metalized fiber-composite midbass woofer. The tweeter is coupled to an exclusive Klipsch MicroTractrix Horn. This advanced horn increases sensitivity while minimizing room interactions that blur the sonic detail and imaging of conventional speakers, and the ported enclosure further reduces distortion while boosting bass output. Each satellite is magnetically shielded to protect your television or monitor from interference.The 6.5" fiber-composite cone subwoofer and built-in 100-watt FTC-rated amplifier round out the high-quality componentry of the GMX D-5.1 system. Together, the sum of all of the GMX parts reproduce video game soundtracks with more power, detail, and absolute surround sound excitement than any other multimedia speaker system available.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

96 of 118 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Beware!!!, April 29, 2003

By	G (Connecticut, USA) - See all my reviews

Folks, these are great sounding speakers. They truly are. But these speakers are ALL digital and play TRUE digital sound. Even though they may sound great, these speakers only play 2.1 sound unless you have a DIRECT digital connection. Not even your Audigy 2 can play with all five channels going on here. Even if they are plugged into the D-IN on your Audigy 2, they will only play 2.1 sound, and no more. If you have an nForce motherboard such as the ASUS deluxe edition, then these speakers are great because on that specific motherboard you can play true-to-life digital sound, including direct Dolby Digital. The decoding on the Audigy 2 soundcard is way different. These speakers are meant generally for consoles and can only be used to the fullest on computers containing an ASUS Deluxe nForce2 motherboard. To those users out there: You are VERY lucky people. For the rest of us with KT400s or etc., you should go and buy an all-analog system or a digital speaker system made specifically for the Audigy 2 if you want digital. These are not the option.

16 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good for games, not a substitute for real home theater., July 9, 2003

By	David Zamula "Sham wow" (Arlington, VA United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Had the system for a week now. For a gaming system it sounds pretty good, but for music and DVD soundtracks it doesn't bowl me over. Can't say why, it just is not as impressive as I would expect. Lack of dynamic response and low frequency reproduction are to blame.

One of the reasons could be the subwoofer. The sub will not play very low notes. Here is a test you can try on your system to confirm. Get a copy of the Beatles "Abbey Road" and put on the second track, "Something" by George Harrison. Listen to McCartney's bass 58 seconds into the song, he plays a low "e" on his bass which is 41.2Hz. This system doesn't not play the fundamental, just the overtone an octave up at 82.4Hz.

Now, this lack of ultra-low frequency reproduction is not uncommon, but my JVC mini-system totally nails this song. Good bass reproduction is critical, and there is not enough in the Klipsch to be satisfying for music.

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great bang for the buck! Not enough words to describe these, July 16, 2004

By	Makoto Schoppert "makoto" (Orlando, FL USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I just bought these and have them hooked up to my Sound Blaster Audigy Sound card.

I set it up to go to 5.1 channel, Digital Output only. Audio played from the speakers, but when I ran the Test, the one that goes "Front Left"... "Center"... "Front Right" ... "Rear Left" ... "Rear Right" ... I only heard it say "Front Left" and "Front Right", meaning that it didn't output correctly. I thought maybe the speakers were defective or my sound card wasn't setup right.

I decided to run some other tests.

I used Creative Playcenter to play some of the sample AC3 files, and they played beautifully! Played in 5.1 surround sound, I was immersed in sound. Close your eyes and you feel like you're really there.

I played a DVD and it was awesome! Words aren't enough, great bang for the buck, awesome sound quality reproduction.

Bass is phenomenal. I live on the 2nd floor of an apartment and I'm pretty sure my neighbor downstairs is going to get upset.

Even playing 2 channel MP3s sounds great too. I noticed that it separates some of the frequencies. For example, all the bass to the subwoofer, of course, but also, the rear speakers seem to only play the highs, the center speaker plays the mids, and the front speakers seem to cover a much wider spectrum. This gives a nice illusion of surround sound. Even listening to 2 channel stereo sounds nice.

I've read some of the complaints that the Audigy only plays 2.1, but this is not true. The Audigy is capable of playing 5.1 through these speakers, but it won't reflect that if you try using the Test that comes with the Surround Mixer.

Make sure your DVD software is setup for SPDIF output, and any other audio app is set for SPDIF output.